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River Flood Warning 43, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 4, 2017Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Apr 4, 2017, 8:23 PM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Apr 5, 2017, 12:24 AM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2017, 8:23 PM CDT (01:23 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 5, 2017, 12:24 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2017, 8:23 PM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Calcasieu Parish, LA

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park (LCRL1).

Action stage
3 ft
Minor stage
5 ft
Moderate stage
8 ft
Major stage
10 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

079 
WGUS44 KLCH 050123
FLWLCH


BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
823 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...

  West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park

LAC019-051523-
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/LCRL1.1.ER.170405T0524Z.170409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
823 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State 
  Park.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 6.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
  Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones 
  State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites 
  nearest the river.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Low spots on South Perkins 
  Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South
  Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State 
  Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and 
  downstream from the park.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323

$$
2 follow-up statements
618 
WGUS84 KLCH 050127
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice
  Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
  Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
  Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
  Calcasieu River Near Kinder
  Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
  Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
  West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
  Mermentau River Near Mermentau
  Sabine River Near Deweyville

LAC011-051527-
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/BKDL1.3.ER.170403T2203Z.170404T1445Z.170406T0200Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 100.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At stages near 100.0 feet...Major flooding can be 
  expected. Numerous homes and camps are flooded around the lake. 
  Water covers Highway 394 on the west end of the lake. Highway 113 
  downstream of Bundicks Lake is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins. 
  Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
  get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may 
  have water begin to flow over the road.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around 
  the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the 
  north end of the lake begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3082 9324 3080 9317 3080 9313 3062 9293
      3057 9295 3065 9305

$$

LAC079-051526-
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/GLML1.3.ER.170403T0654Z.170405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by 
  tomorrow morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  forecast to reach 20 feet, Highway 112 begins to flood between 
  Strothers Crossing and West River Road.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  forecast to reach 19 feet at Glenmora, flooding of several 
  structures near Beechwood Church is possible.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river 
  are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5 
  miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage 
  downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

LAC003-051526-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170410T0000Z/
/OKDL1.2.ER.170404T1357Z.170406T1200Z.170409T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Approximately 60 homes are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
  of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 14.0 feet...Low secondary roads near the 
  river begin to flood. Several houses in close proximity to the 
  river are subject to flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265

$$

LAC003-051526-
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/OBCL1.3.ER.170404T0436Z.170408T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by 
  early Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur. 
  Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds 
  Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur 
  with several access roads to the river flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267

$$

LAC003-053-051526-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0040.170405T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.170405T0900Z.170407T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near 21.0 feet by Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Two feet of water over Old 
  Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over 
  the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump 
  Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...If gage reading at Kinder 
  reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads 
  around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Flooding of wooded areas near 
  the river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277

$$

LAC019-051526-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0043.170405T0524Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCRL1.1.ER.170405T0524Z.170409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State 
  Park.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 6.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 6.5 feet...Portions of South Perkins Ferry
  Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones 
  State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites 
  nearest the river.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Low spots on South Perkins 
  Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South
  Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State 
  Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and 
  downstream from the park.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323

$$

LAC019-051526-
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/OTBL1.2.ER.170401T1608Z.170409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 7.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near 
  the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes 
  impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of 
  Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor flooding of Goos Ferry 
  Road will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 3.5 feet...Ponding of water on low spots 
  along Goos Ferry Road will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314

$$

LAC019-051526-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170401T1611Z.170403T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.5 feet by 
  Sunday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Significant flooding of 
  numerous recreational camps and homes will occur. River Road and 
  much of Mims Road are impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River 
  Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become 
  impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake 
  Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland 
  flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River 
  Road in north Lake Charles.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor marshland flooding 
  occurs. Flooding also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309

$$

LAC001-039-097-051526-
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/BDCL1.2.ER.170330T0939Z.170405T0600Z.170406T2034Z.UU/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice.
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Minor flooding begins along 
  the bayou with a few structures right along the bayou threatened.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

LAC003-051526-
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827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding 
  along the creek will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is 
  flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
      3059 9287 3074 9284

$$

LAC115-051526-
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827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* until late Thursday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 22.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 22.4 feet...This level is similiar to that
  of the January 1998 flood event.
* Impact...At stages near 21.0 feet...Moderate flood damage along 
  the bayou begins at this level.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Hawks Road near the gauge 
  becomes flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural
  and forested areas near the bayou will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327

$$

LAC001-003-039-053-051526-
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/BSLL1.1.ER.170406T1930Z.170407T1200Z.170408T0900Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon...or until the 
  warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Thursday early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 22.5 feet by Friday morning.the river will
  fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood 
  damage will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250

$$

LAC001-053-113-051526-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.170402T2205Z.170407T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.5 feet by 
  Friday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flooding of the shipyard 
  begins. Portions of castex landing, la 3166, become flooded and 
  impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...A few recreational camps and 
  residences are subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
  river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-051526-
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/DWYT2.1.ER.170405T0421Z.170407T1200Z.170409T1312Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 25.1 feet by Friday evening.the river will fall below flood
  stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3062 9378 3031 9381 3011 9378 3011 9364
      3057 9363

$$
940 
WGUS84 KLCH 051540
FLSLCH


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles La
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State Park

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice
  Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake
  Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
  Calcasieu River Near Oakdale
  Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
  Mermentau River Near Mermentau
  Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine
  Sabine River Near Deweyville
  Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
  Calcasieu River Near Kinder
  Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay
  Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

LAC079-060540-
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/GLML1.3.ER.170403T0654Z.170405T0400Z.170410T0900Z.NR/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  forecast to reach 19 feet at Glenmora, flooding of several 
  structures near Beechwood Church is possible.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...Numerous roads near the river 
  are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5 
  miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage 
  downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway 
  121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Flooding of secondary roads 
  near the river and its tributaries begins, including Ashmore Road. 
  Strothers Crossing Road near Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near
  Hineston have several feet of water over them and subject to 
  washouts.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

LAC003-060540-
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/OKDL1.2.ER.170404T1357Z.170406T0000Z.170409T1017Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oakdale.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Approximately 60 homes are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Approximately 50 homes are 
  flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Lowland areas near lower level
  of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
&&
 
LAT...LON 3090 9269 3088 9270 3077 9272 3077 9267 3090 9265

$$

LAC003-060539-
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/OBCL1.3.ER.170404T0436Z.170407T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Oberlin.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by 
  Friday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 19.0 feet...Major flooding will occur. 
  Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds 
  Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding will occur 
  with several access roads to the river flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3077 9273 3071 9283 3058 9289 3058 9277 3078 9267

$$

LAC003-053-060539-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KDRL1.2.ER.170405T1422Z.170409T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Kinder.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by 
  Saturday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...Water is over numerous roads 
  along the river. Several structures are subject to flooding in the 
  Nevils Bluff community. Some of the roads that are or may be 
  flooded include but are not limited to, Hecker Road from the 
  Jefferson Davis Parish line to Hecker in several places. Amos 
  Bluff, Old Ferry, Old Pump, Kinder Cemetary, Green Oaks, Fosset and
  Lyles roads.
* Impact...At stages near 21.5 feet...Two feet of water over Old 
  Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over 
  the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 19.5 feet...Lowland sections of Old Pump 
  Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 18.0 feet...If gage reading at Kinder 
  reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads 
  around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
&&
 
LAT...LON 3058 9290 3035 9318 3033 9309 3045 9293 3059 9277

$$

LAC019-051610-
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/LCRL1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The West Fork Of The Calcasieu River At Sam Houston Jones State 
  Park.
* At  8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3032 9329 3030 9332 3028 9331 3028 9323 3032 9323

$$

LAC019-060539-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OTBL1.2.ER.170401T1608Z.170409T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River At Old Town Bay.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 7.0 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Lower end of Pickrel Lane near 
  the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Goos Ferry Road becomes 
  impassable.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Water over lowest portions of 
  Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3030 9329 3019 9321 3025 9308 3031 9303 3038 9314

$$

LAC019-060539-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCHL1.2.ER.170401T1611Z.170403T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 5.5 feet by Sunday morning. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 5.5 feet...Access roads including River 
  Road in North Lake Charles and Mims Road in Westlake become 
  impassable to some vehicles.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...River Road in North Lake 
  Charles and Mims Road in Westlake are flooded. Extensive marshland 
  flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 4.5 feet...Water covers portions of River 
  Road in north Lake Charles.
  
&&
 
LAT...LON 3035 9332 3017 9335 3014 9328 3029 9303 3036 9309

$$

LAC003-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-170408T0215Z/
/MTTL1.2.ER.170404T1653Z.170405T0730Z.170407T1415Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie.
* until Friday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 18.2 feet...Carpenter's Bridge Road is 
  flooded. 
* Impact...At stages near 15.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near 
  the creek will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3075 9294 3061 9299 3047 9294 3049 9285
      3059 9287 3074 9284

$$

LAC115-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/RPIL1.3.ER.170403T0318Z.170404T0830Z.170407T1800Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 21.0 feet...Moderate flood damage along 
  the bayou begins at this level.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Hawks Road near the gauge 
  becomes flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3109 9341 3091 9356 3083 9358 3088 9333 3103 9327

$$

LAC001-039-097-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170407T0051Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.170330T0939Z.170405T0300Z.170406T1851Z.UU/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Bayou Des Cannes NEAR Eunice.
* until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 16.0 feet...Minor flooding begins along 
  the bayou with a few structures right along the bayou threatened.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257

$$

LAC011-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-170406T1648Z/
/BKDL1.3.ER.170403T2203Z.170404T1445Z.170406T1048Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake.
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 98.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 97.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early tomorrow.
* Impact...At stages near 99.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins. 
  Several roads around the lake become flooded. Flood waters begin to
  get onto Highway 394. Highway 113 downstream of Bundick Lake may 
  have water begin to flow over the road.
* Impact...At stages near 98.0 feet...Minor flooding begins around 
  the south end of the lake. Some of the lowest structures on the 
  north end of the lake begin to flood.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3082 9324 3080 9317 3080 9313 3062 9293
      3057 9295 3065 9305

$$

LAC001-003-039-053-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0042.170407T0359Z-170409T0000Z/
/BSLL1.1.ER.170407T0359Z.170407T1800Z.170408T1200Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Bayou Nezpique Near Basile.
* from Thursday evening to Saturday evening...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and 
  continue to rise to near 22.5 feet by Friday early afternoon.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...Minor agricultural flood 
  damage will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9262 3046 9269 3022 9267 3022 9256 3062 9250

$$

LAC001-053-113-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.170402T2205Z.170405T0600Z.170409T0600Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mermentau River Near Mermentau.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding near the
  river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3025 9266 3004 9276 3004 9260 3019 9254 3024 9255

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-060539-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170410T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.170405T1407Z.170407T1800Z.170409T1200Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.8 feet by 
  Friday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3062 9378 3031 9381 3011 9378 3011 9364
      3057 9363

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 4, 6:49 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 6:49 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
649 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

.AVIATION...VFR conditions will prevail into the early evening,
however as a cold front approaches from the north ceilings will
develop and lower. MVFR ceilings will linger into tomorrow
morning and become VFR through mid day. Gusty NW winds are
expected tomorrow.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 440 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017/

DISCUSSION...
Sunny and warm across the forecast area this afternoon, with
temperatures reaching up into the lower/mid 80s away from the
immediate coast.

A vigorous upper trof noted in water vapor satellite imagery over
the TX/OK panhandles will continue translating generally ENE
tonight reaching NW MO early WED. Meanwhile, the associated SFC
low over Central OK will track TWD the mid MS River Valley, with
the trailing CDFNT progged to sweep through the area prior to
noon. Ahead of the front, a plume of relatively shallow Gulf
moisture will surge northward into the region tonight.
Considerable cloud cover is expected to be the primary result, but
isolated shower activity is possible within this regime of
WAA/moist isentropic ascent and via forcing along the front
itself. TSTM chances overall appear slim, but will increase a bit
late tonight into early WED over South Central LA where somewhat
better MSTR and lift are progged.

Main hazard with this front continues to be the expected strong
and gusty W/NW winds tomorrow, and have gone ahead and issued a
Wind Advisory for roughly the SE 2/3 of the area for sustained SFC
winds around 20 mph with frequent gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
Occasional gusts to near 40 are possible, with a guidance
consensus pointing toward South Central LA as having the greatest
probability. Winds will subside inland by tomorrow evening, with
the effect of the cooler and drier continental airmass apparent in
low temperatures WED night/THU am falling into the upper 40s/lower
50s.

Pleasant, mild, and dry weather will continue THU and FRI amid SFC
high pressure building in from the west underneath deep NW flow
aloft. Temperatures will begin to moderate FRI night into SAT as
the SFC high pressure shifts off to the east and ridging aloft
builds in from the west. Global models coming into slightly
better agreement that SUN will also remain dry, with low to mid
range rain chances returning MON and TUE as a slow moving front
sags toward the region.

13

MARINE...
Light to modest south to southwest winds will continue tonight. A
cold front is forecast to sweep through the area Wednesday
morning. A tight pressure gradient behind the front coupled with
strong winds within the lowest few thousand feet above ground
level will result in a period of sustained winds of 15 to 20 knots
with frequent gusts of 25 to 30 knots. Occasional gusts near gale
force are possible over the Gulf waters. Winds are expected to
subside over the coastal lakes and bays by Wednesday evening, but
will remain elevated over the Gulf waters into Thursday morning. A
light offshore flow will prevail Thursday and Friday as high
pressure settles over the region, with onshore winds returning
Saturday and increasing into Sunday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  63  72  48  72 /  20  10   0   0
LCH  65  75  49  75 /  20  10   0   0
LFT  70  79  53  75 /  20  10   0   0
BPT  63  77  51  78 /  20  10   0   0

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday for LAZ028-029-
     031>033-041>045-052>055-073-074.

TX...Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday for TXZ215-216.

GM...Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM Wednesday to 1 AM CDT Thursday
     for GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475.

     Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday for GMZ430-
     432-435.

&&

AVIATION...05
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 4, 5:12 AM CDT, 15 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
512 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
051015-
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
512 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west
central Louisiana, and southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Patchy fog this morning will have the potential to result in areas
of reduced visibility. Use caution when driving and be prepared
for sudden changes in visibility. Fog will dissipate by 9 am.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
A cold front will move through the area Wednesday morning bringing
isolated showers and thunderstorms. These thunderstorms are not
expected to be severe. Behind the front, winds will increase out
of the northwest at 20-25 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-051015-
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from  Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from
20 to 60 NM-
512 AM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
No hazardous weather is anticipated.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
A cold front will move through the coastal waters Wednesday
morning bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms. These
thunderstorms are not expected to be severe. Behind the front,
winds will increase to 20-25 knots with gusts to 35 knots. A small
craft advisory will likely be needed Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.